Recent content by RobWilson

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Very nice Bazmak Thats a cracking finish you got on those jaws . Rob

Thanks Dennis Sure , no problem , I tend to aim for a straight machined finish with just a deburring of the part required using a fine file . I did clean up the guide pins in the lathe with some emery tape . Regards ,Rob

Gday Krakkah If you can get hold of kitty litter , no need to spend hours grinding the stuff , just mix the kitty litter with water to break it down , then mix with the sand , dry to required temper . Failing that try a pottery suppliers . Rob (Newcastle UK)

Thanks for the compliment Peter The process is very simple but effective , The part needs to be cleaned , then cleaned some more with Acetone of some other such cleaner that will remove all traces of oil and grease /finger prints so were gloves when handling the part , then the part is heated...

Hi George and Nick , thanks for the comments :thumbup: Hi DJP The copyright mark is just there because I have in the passed had my photos used by others , sad I no . Light box ? nope but I will look into getting one if it would make my photos better , JasonB always posts clear/sharp...

Morning Chaps , I thought I would share my 6 inch bench vices jaw improvements.(well I think so lol ) Over the passed 40 years I have put up with the standard mark the hell out of anything and everything you place in the vice type jaws . And yes I have tried just about every type of jaw...

Hi Lads , Thanks for all your comments and interest . Good point Wizard69 , Choice of materials , the T bar handles and screws are made from Stainless , the Pins are hardened which gives those some corrosion resistance , the steel used is about a 4140 / 4340 grade which is a Chrome...

Morning Lads , I made these wee vices a few years back and they have been a godsend in the shop for working on small parts ,so I thought I would share . Ok lets go , more photos than words , I DO PHOTOS ! ,feel free to ask questions if something is not clear :thumbup: The stock , old...

The arrogance of the OP , What gives the OP the right to think that he the OP can dictate to another fellow member how that member should post up his content/photos on his own or any thread . And then to accuses that member of glory hunting ! Maybe there is a pattern forming ,in...

A picture is worth a thousand words . RobWilson

Seriously ! , Did you read my post ? or should I spell it out "I am a non-supporting member " and I dont see any adds , The OP said "No more ads!" ,,WERE ARE THE ADDS !! So to answer your irrelevant question , it is add free for non-supporting members .

Odd , I pay zero ,naff all , zilch and dont see any adds and the forum loads in a second . So what are you paying for ? Rob

Edit Irrelevant to thread Rob

ha ha ha ha no worries ;D